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1/2" GALFLEX(R) RWS FLEX CONDUIT 25 FT

Southwire

1/2" GALFLEX(R) RWS FLEX CONDUIT 25 FT

1/2" GALFLEX(R) RWS FLEX CONDUIT 25 FT

Southwire #
55081806

Steel Flexible Metal Conduit. High Strength Steel Strip. UL Recognized Component in 5/16". UL Listed in 3/8" through 3". CSA Certified for Trade Sizes 5/16" and 3/8" Available Upon Request.

Part of the family: Galflex® Type RWS Reduced Wall Steel Flexible Metal Conduit

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Application & features

Galflex® Type RWS (Reduced Wall Steel) Flexible Metal Conduit is suitable for the following installations:

  • Environmental air-handling spaces per NEC 300.22(C)
  • Power and lighting branch circuit conductors and cables for connecting receptacles, luminaires, equipment, office partitions, etc.
  • Metal raceway for wires and cables per NEC (ANSI/NFPA-70) Article 348
  • Motor feeder, branch, and control circuit conductors and cables
  • Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 Remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuit conductors and cables
  • Fire alarm system conductors and cables of power-limited or non-power-limited fire alarm circuits
  • Voice, data, communications and video cables including CATV and optical fiber cables.
  • Concealed or exposed installations per NEC 348 and the applicable NEC provisions.
  • Elevators, hoistways, and escalators per NEC 620.21
  • Listed wired fixtures per NEC 410.77(C)
  • Raised floors for connection of information technology per NEC 645.5(D)(2) and 645.5(D)
  • As a grounding conductor for lengths up to 6 feet (20A max) as per NEC 250.118(5)
  • Cranes & hoists per NEC 610.11(C)
  • Electric signs and outline lighting per NEC 600.7, 600.31 (1000 volts or less), and 600.32 (>1000 volts)
  • Hazardous location, Class 1, Div. 2, for flexible connectors only per NEC 501.10(B)(2) & 501.30(B)
  • UL 1, 2, & 3 Hour Through-Penetration Firestop Systems: C-AJ-1462, C-AJ-1463, C-AJ-1464, W-L-1308, and W-L-1309

    • Southwire Galflex® Type RWS (Reduced Wall Steel) meets or exceeds the following requirements:
  • UL Listed per UL 1, Standard for Safety for Flexible Metal Conduit, ANSI/UL-1
  • Meets federal specification WW-C-566c
  • NEC Type Designation - Article 348, Type FMC (flexible metal conduit)
  • UL Product Category- DXUZ
  • REACH/RoHS-2 (Chemical Limit) Compliant

    • Features
  • Provides mechanical protection for conductors and cable
  • For use with listed connectors intended for NEC Type FMC (Flexible Metal Conduit)
  • Smooth interior for easy wire pulling
  • High strength steel construction
  • Superior crush proof qualities
  • Hot-dipped, heavy zinc coating for rust/corrosion resistance
  • Built in flexibility for simplified positioning

    • Specifications

    Cond. Size1/2 Inch1/2 Inch
    Dia. Over Inner Jacket0.625 inch1.59 cm
    Approx. OD0.860 inch2.18 cm
    Approx. Weight27 lbs/1000'40 kgs/km
    Min. Bend Radius3.0 inch7.62 cm

    Standards & references

    • UL 1 Standard for Safety Flexible Metal Conduit
    • CSA 22.2 No. 56 Flexible metal conduit and liquid-tight flexible metal conduit
    • NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), Article 348 - Flexible Metal Conduit